PRAYER CONcERNS
Ginny Brewer, Mike Buxton, Bert Diegel, Gini Fickert, Sheryl Frahm, Norma Gardener, Craig Klopfleisch, Tyler Levi, Linda Lloyd, Kris Mann, Evelyn Now, Estella Nusbaum, Francis Nusbaum, Amanda Pastoria, Larry Pingry, Neil Romer, Vern Schroyer, and Carl Stuck.
Funeral dinner team
Beth Heiby and Lorna Saddler are currently working on an updated list for the Funeral Dinner Team. (This team provides luncheons for loved ones following a funeral.) If you wish to be added as a volunteer to help provide food or help in the kitchen, please contact Lorna or Beth. Call the office (419-586-2332) if you'd like phone numbers for Beth or Lorna.
Port-Shirt sewing
The James Cancer Center in Columbus stated a need for 500 port-shirts. We would like to contribute toward this goal. For more information contact Janna Hirschfeld, Cathy Weis, or Rosemary Boomhower.
If you know of a company or organization that would have new T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
If you know of a company or organization that would have new T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar Flowers for 4/27/25 are given by Phil & Kay Schumann in memory of their parents and in honor of their children and grandchildren.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.
Sewing Circle
The Sewing Circle ladies are seeking anyone who can tie a simple knot to join them for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month!
Have Extra bags at home?
CALL Food Pantry is in need of plastic grocery bags, such as you would get at Walmart. If you have extras, please place them in the CALL grocery cart located in the Lobby.
Pending Retirement
Denny Rolfes has announced his retirement by the end of 2025. While no official date has been set, we are now accepting applications / resumes for the position of St. John Lutheran Church Property Steward. This position is part-time and includes responsibility for ensuring the facility and property of St. John is well maintained, clean, attractive, in working order and well prepared for events and programming. For more information, contact Chad Sapp.
Calling all young adults
If you are in your 20s or 30s and are interested in receiving information about Bible studies, events, and more, contact Ingrid to be added to the group. We have in-person and online options! Email: i.tebbe@purpledoorchurch.org
Calling all Bakers!
If you are baking cookies, brownies or any type of finger desserts, please consider baking a couple extra dozen to be put into the freezer for the Welcome Center. Thank you!
Planning ahead!
Events on the horizon....
- April 28: Red Cross Blood Drive in FLC
- April 29 Book Club in the Library: "The Five Wishes of Mr. McMurray McBride"
- A New Member class is being planned for Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 pm.
- September 5-7: Annual church campout at Lake Loramie State Park.